Public Health

The White House recently threatened to rescind $600 million in CDC funds.

Two physicians join us to discuss ways to safely observe Dry January, the self-imposed month of post-holiday alcohol "detoxing" being practiced by more than half of all adult US drinkers.

Dr. Leana Wen joins us to discuss controversial changes to childhood vaccination schedules, rising flu and measles cases in the US and her concerns about the efficacy and safety of medical cannabis.

Dr. Michelle Taylor is from Memphis, Tennessee, where she previously ran the region's public health department.

Led by Orioles Hall-of-Famer BJ Surhoff and his wife Polly, whose adult son Mason is autistic, the Maryland non-profit supports other families with autistic children and fosters public understanding of ASD.

Breast Cancer research faces funding crunch as awareness month ramps up.

On today's Midday Healthwatch, Dr. Leana Wen counters government claims of Tylenol-autism links, and discusses recent changes in federal vaccine policies.

Dr. Jeffrey Kahn weighs in on current issues in bioethics, from a controversial new organ transplant technique to a new 3-parent in-vitro fertilization method, and the Trump administration's anti-research agenda.

In this month's Healthwatch, Dr. Leana Wen assesses how new restrictions on covid vaccines, and mass firings at the CDC are putting Americans' health at risk.

When seconds count, Frederick County first responders are equipped to administer whole blood transfusions at emergencies, instead of waiting for the hospital.